Gospel Reading for this Sunday
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C
Luke 16:19-31
Jesus tells the parable of the reversal of fortunes between the rich man and the poor man, Lazarus.
A major theme in the Gospel of Luke is the importance of the care of the poor in the life of discipleship. In the parable found in today's Gospel, Jesus contrasts the life of a rich man and the poor man, Lazarus, who lives in the shadow of the rich man and his wealth. Both die. Lazarus finds himself in heaven; the rich man in the netherworld. The rich man asks for assistance from Lazarus in his torment. But Abraham reminds the rich man of the good things he had in his life and describes the current situation as a reversal of fortunes. The rich man then asks that Lazarus be sent to warn his family, but this is denied with the reminder that Moses and the prophets have warned of judgment for those who neglect the care of the poor.
Family Connection
To engage with this reading, as a family talk with your children, discuss some of the things that they have that can be shared with others. Ask your children to describe a time when they had to share something that they had. Ask if this was easy or difficult and why. Talk about some of the ways in which your family shares your possessions.
The Next Sacramental Program 2020.
Notes regarding the new sacramental program will be sent out during term 4. If your child is in Yr 3-6 and you are interested in them being a part of the Sacramental program please see me for more information.
Class Masses – Thursday 9:15am in the Chapel – All Welcome
Term 4 2019
Week 1 – Yr 3/4 Classes – Fr Josy
Week 2 – Reception Classes – Fr Jack
Week 3 – Yr 5/6 Classes - Fr Selva
Family / Youth Mass
Sunday 10th November @ St Luke’s Church 5:30pm
coordinated by Yr 5/6 Students from St Johns and All Saints. All Families welcome
Catholic Charities Appeal
All families should have received the Catholic Charities Appeal leaflet for 2019. Catholic Charities supports nine front-line agencies who work daily with the vulnerable and disadvantaged in our community.
As a school we value this charity to support it and our SRC and Senior students are involved in organising a “Show your Sporting Colours” and cake stall for the last day of the term. All money raised from this event will be passed on to the Catholic Charites appeal.
Sacramental Program
Congratulations to
Jessica M
Cameron L
Aylah B
Domenic V
Keianna H
Sam D
On Completing the Sacramental Program.
These six students completed their Sacramental Journey on Sunday 11th August and were welcomed to the table for the Lord receiving the Body and Blood of Christ for the first time.
Have a wonderful break
Justin Marsh - Acting Religious Education Coordinator (REC)